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3w ago

Maradona’s Negligent Homicide Trial Voided Over Judge’s Documentary Conflict

Suspended for filming an unauthorized documentary, Judge Julieta Makintach’s removal has led to the trial’s annulment followed by a court order to rehear the case before a new panel.

Ein Wandgemälde zu Ehren der Fußballlegende Diego Maradona ist auf einer Mauer in der Nähe des Stadions zu sehen.
Diego Maradona ist 2020 verstorben. Auf Wandbildern lebt er für viele seiner Fans weiter.
Julieta Makintach war eine von drei Richtern
Er zählt zu den besten und genialsten Fußballern aller Zeiten: Der Argentinier Diego Maradona. Heute feiert er seinen 60. Geburtstag.

Overview

  • A Buenos Aires court declared the March trial of seven medical professionals invalid after Judge Julieta Makintach withdrew over accusations of bias stemming from her work on an unauthorized documentary.
  • Makintach was suspended for 90 days following revelations she participated in filming a TV series on the case without approval from her peers.
  • The original proceedings had heard testimony from more than 40 witnesses detailing alleged errors in Maradona’s post-operative home care.
  • Prosecutors accuse Leopoldo Luque, Agustina Cosachov and five other staff of negligent homicide in connection with Maradona’s November 2020 death, punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
  • Authorities plan to restart the proceedings with an entirely new bench as Maradona is commemorated with a mausoleum in Puerto Madero expected to draw up to one million visitors annually.